Taming the Beast

(Keegan's POV)

I wasn't sure if I was mad or angry when I saw Caroline drive away, and I wasn't sure if it was pointed at her or me. I was confused and angry and upset. I paced outside, not really knowing what to do. I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to growl at whoever it was. Gregg took a step back and raised his hands in surrender. 

"Keegan, man, calm down," Gregg said. I kept growling at him. It didn't feel like rejection but it felt like a break, and after everything that just happened, I didn't want to be away from Caroline. I couldn't.

I wanted your face to be the first thing I saw when I woke up, but instead, you were cowering in your room. What kind of mate does that make you? What kind of Alpha is too afraid to face their own mate? Her words echoed in my head.

go that easily. Without even thinking about it, I shifted and let out a low howl. I took off in the direction of Caroline's house. I shifted back and climbed up the nearest tree and through her window. I saw her sleeping figure on her bed. I noticed the rise and

are you doing

said softly. Caroline muttered

softly before he left the room. I huddled in the corner and just watched her sleep. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply. Her strong wet heartbeat filled my ears and instantly calmed me down. There was another faster and softer heartbeat but I assumed it was a bird or something close. I don't

my ears. I opened my eyes and let my eyes adjust to the bright sun light. Caroline was sitting up and looking at me. I stood up and took a

Her scent was calming and just what I needed. "I know what I did was stupid, but you know how I get when you're hurt. I couldn't... I couldn't